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FILE - In a Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Ken Riley waves to the crowd during a halftime 50th anniversary ceremony of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Cincinnati. Former Cincinnati Bengals standout Ken Riley, who was later a head coach and athletic director at his alma mater Florida A&M, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, the university announced. He was 72.(AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Ken Riley, former NFL star, Florida A&M coach, dead at 72

By Curt Anderson Jun. 07, 2020 11:56 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
NFL Draft: Bengals' history from Boomer to Ickey to Akili

By Joe Kay Apr. 21, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 file photo,Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach Sam Wyche answers a question during a news conference introducing the Bills new coaching staff at the Ralph Wilson Stadium complex in Orchard Park, N.Y. Sam Wyche, who pushed the boundaries as an offensive innovator with the Cincinnati Bengals and challenged the NFL’s protocols along the way, has died, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. He was 74. (AP Photo/Don Heupel, File)
Sam Wyche, boundary-pushing coach of Bengals, dead at 74

By Joe Kay Jan. 02, 2020 06:56 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah, right, and quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrate after a 15-yard touchdown by Uzomah during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Zac Taylor's 1st Bengals season one for the record books

By Joe Kay Dec. 30, 2019 03:04 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Misery in Ohio: Browns, Bengals end woeful seasons together

By Joe Kay Dec. 26, 2019 02:41 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Still 0 for '19: Bengals in historic territory at midseason

By Joe Kay Oct. 28, 2019 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Garoppolo remains a mostly untested commodity with 10 career starts in five seasons and has struggled in training camp and exhibitions. He must show that the Niners made the right choice when they invested in him. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
NFL 2019: Carr, Winston, Mariota among QBs in prove-it years

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs past Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman, right, during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
NFL 2019: Bengals facing daunting odds, history under Taylor

By Joe Kay Aug. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EDT

A plaque commemorating the site of the first NFL football game stands in Triangle Park, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bengals practice in Dayton, site of NFL's inaugural game

By Joe Kay Jul. 27, 2019 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 12, 2019 file photo Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd participates during practice at the team's NFL football facility in Cincinnati. Receiver Tyler Boyd signed a four-year contract extension on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 coming off his breakthrough season with the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Bengals sign WR Tyler Boyd to 4-year contract extension

By Joe Kay Jul. 23, 2019 03:53 PM EDT

Mike Brown, owner of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team, speaks while being interviewed at Paul Brown Stadium during the team's media luncheon, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Bengals owner Mike Brown opposes 18-game schedule proposal

By Joe Kay Jul. 23, 2019 03:46 PM EDT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace smiles during a Leading the Bears panel Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Rosemont, Ill. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Inspired Bears ready for training camp, except the kickers

By Gene Chamberlain Jun. 11, 2019 08:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 2, 2019, file photo, North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. By moving up to take Ryan Finley in the fourth round, the Bengals set up a competition for quarterback slots. Andy Dalton is the starter for now, but Jeff Driskel’s role as the backup is in peril. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Andy Dalton not surprised Bengals moved up to get QB

By Joe Kay Apr. 30, 2019 05:09 PM EDT

Alabama tackle Jonah Williams walks the red carpet ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
No QB this time: Bengals take tackle Williams in 1st round

By Joe Kay Apr. 25, 2019 10:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 3, 2019, file photo, Michigan linebacker Devin Bush runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. Bush is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bengals need a linebacker, but what if a QB is there?

By Joe Kay Apr. 18, 2019 02:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2011, file photo, former Green Bay Packers player and Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg is introduced at halftime of the Packers game against the Denver Broncos at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc. The Pro Football Hall of Fame says Green Bay Packers great Forrest Gregg has died. He was 85. The Hall did not disclose details about his death in its statement Friday, April 12, 2019. (Corey Wilson/The Green Bay Press-Gazette via AP, File)
Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg remembered as gentle giant

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 17, 2019 07:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2011, file photo, former Green Bay Packers player and Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg is introduced at halftime of the Packers game against the Denver Broncos at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc. The Pro Football Hall of Fame says Green Bay Packers great Forrest Gregg has died. He was 85. The Hall did not disclose details about his death in its statement Friday, April 12, 2019. (Corey Wilson/The Green Bay Press-Gazette via AP, File)
Forrest Gregg, lineman for mighty Packers teams, dies at 85

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 12, 2019 10:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict walks the field during practice before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Cincinnati. The Bengals terminated the contract of Burfict on Monday, March 18, 2019, releasing him to free agency. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Bengals release oft-suspended LB Vontaze Burfict

By Joe Kay Mar. 18, 2019 05:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019 file photo Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor is seen before the NFL football NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. The Bengals have hired Taylor as their coach, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, heading in different direction after failing to get a playoff win during Marvin Lewis' 16 seasons. They targeted the Rams quarterbacks coach as Lewis' replacement, but weren't able to close a deal until LA's season ended with a 13-3 loss to the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday night. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file)
With wait over, Bengals hire Zac Taylor as coach

By Joe Kay Feb. 04, 2019 04:18 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, center, reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Former Broncos coach Joseph set to interview for Bengals job

By Joe Kay Jan. 02, 2019 04:00 PM EST